Car Models

Pontiac introduced its first car in 1926, and soon became a leading American carmaker. Pontiac was the only make to survive out of GM's ''companion'' makes. Learn about Pontiac's history and the evolution of its cars.

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The 1978 Corvette honored its 25th anniversary by offering a special silver paint job for a mere $399. Silver Anniversary badges were also added to the exterior. Learn more the return of the Corvette fastback.

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The 1980 Corvette was born in the midst of a new "energy crisis" which likely contributed to a decrease in sales. The car was given a weight reduction, detuned performance, and better aerodynamics. Learn about the 1980 Corvette.

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The 1930 Austin American Roadster was more of a novelty than transportation. American Austin made midget cars more than a foot shorter than the VW Beetle. Learn why even a starring movie role couldn't sell American Austins.

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Roy S. Evans bought American Austin for a mere $5,000 and renamed it American Bantam. American Bantam produced small cars from 1936 up until 1941. Learn why American Bantam didn't succeed beyond World War II.

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For much of its life, Mercury has built cars that are upscale versions of Fords. The Mercury line of cars saw success from the get-go. Find out more about Mercury's origins and models like the Cougar.

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The 1966 Corvette Sting Ray introduced a handful of subtle appearance changes for the season. The lack of change reflected plans to bring out an all-new Corvette for 1967. Find out what sets this classic car apart from the pack.

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Originally planned as a commuter car, the Pontiac Fiero earned a place among sports cars of the '80s. The Fiero was Pontiac's first and only mid-engine two-seater. Learn more about Pontiac sports cars.

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Started as a 1970s exotic car the Vector finally came to life under the hands of Lamborghini's parent company. The M12 was powered by a Lamborghini V-12, and featured jack-knife doors and sleek European styling. Learn more about Vector sports cars.

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The Ford Thunderbird is a luxurious sport vehicle built as a response to the Chevrolet Corvette. The T-Bird retained its appeal through decades of changing styles and tastes. Learn about the history of the Ford Thunderbird.

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Founded in 1903 Buick quickly became a leading American automaker. Buick was founded by Scottish industrialist David Dunbar Buick. Learn about Buick's history including Buick models from 1903 to the present.

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Founded in 1937 to build aircrafts, Saab turned its postwar attention to making reliable luxury and sports cars. Saab decided to try producing sports cars after early models proved quite capable in European road rallies. Learn more about Saab sports cars.

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Lotus, founded by Britain's Colin Chapman, makes some of the finest sports cars in the world. Lotus began small, and remains so to this day. Learn about the evolution of Lotus sports cars.

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Chrysler was founded in 1924 by Walter Chrysler. He laid the foundation for his namesake car company with an eponymous model in 1924. Learn about the history of Chrysler a "Big Three" auto manufacturer and its legendary Hemi engine.

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To some, Lamborghini sports cars are the “other Italians,” fated to exist in the shadow of glamorous Ferrari. But in this article, you will learn that Lamborghini sports cars had their own identity, and on occasion even influenced Ferrari.

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Mazda sports cars include two models beloved by fans: the Mazda RX-7 and the Mazda Miata MX-5. The sports cars were known for their performance, reliability, and affordable price. Learn about Mazda and Mazda sports cars.

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The McLaren F1 has a legitimate claim to the title of greatest sports car ever. It exceeded every previous sports car in performance and driver control. Learn about the McLaren F1 the peak of British automotive engineering.

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Austin-Healeys were popular sports cars from the 1950s until the mid-1960s. The attractive looks and affordable price of the Austin-Healey sports cars made them popular on both sides of the Atlantic. Learn about various models.

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The Five Most Collectible Ferraris lists the most coveted road going Ferraris. These Ferraris are treasured for their significance to the marque and to automotive history. Discover which Ferraris make the list, why, and what they look like.

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Nissan's earliest car the 1914 DAT eventually led to the Datson, and in 1934, the name Datsun. This sporty offering gave the company a whole new look and feel. Learn about the Datsun line of sports cars.

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Maserati made the transition from competition cars to luxury personal vehicles after World War II. The Maseratis were among the fastest, most technically advanced, and most beautiful sporting machines of their age. Learn more about Maserati sports cars.

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The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano climbs from 0-100 mph in seven seconds flat. The Fiorano combined technology and elegant simplicity. Learn more about the most powerful front V-12 GT Ferrari has ever produced.

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In the 1950s, Fiat got into the sports-car business with roaring success with models like the 1200 and 124 Sport Spider. Eventually, however, Fiat had to pull out of the sports-car game. Learn about Fiat sports cars.

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Ferrari is a legendary name in Formula 1 racing. Discover how Ferrari's involvement began before this was known as F1. Learn about Ferrari's most fascinating F1 cars and follow the creation of a dynasty.

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Arnolt-Bristol was built from S.H. Arnolt's idea of a hybrid using the British Bristol chassis. It was designed for weekend competition duty and fitted out accordingly. Learn about the Arnolt-Bristol sports car.

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